Moving RARE gar into my eel pit!

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  • @aragusea
    @aragusea ปีที่แล้ว +920

    This man is living the dream. Coolest thing I've ever seen.

    • @Clovernoris
      @Clovernoris ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Obligatory white wine joke

    • @MoarCheeseBirb
      @MoarCheeseBirb ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Tennessee-Kentucky creator alliance

    • @warmweathr
      @warmweathr ปีที่แล้ว +9

      funny seeing you here Adam. Make an eel pit!

    • @unnamed9858
      @unnamed9858 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Shark cooking video when

    • @innohasclay9996
      @innohasclay9996 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His channel is goals

  • @madamekrista
    @madamekrista ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The naming skills alone are top notch

  • @lemons_s
    @lemons_s ปีที่แล้ว +288

    The eel pit is so sick. Your knowledge on all these creatures is impressive.

  • @AshKetchumfromPalletTown
    @AshKetchumfromPalletTown ปีที่แล้ว +174

    “Mentally Eel” 😂 that’s one of the best pet names I’ve ever heard!

    • @LixONE1
      @LixONE1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shaqeel 😂

  • @call2872
    @call2872 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I like how the water is always crystal clear.

  • @snussy-kp8qj
    @snussy-kp8qj ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Your fish are obviously very healthy, thanks for taking fishkeeping serious. Half the big fish channels are depressing if you are an informed and experienced keeper. Please keep going and promote proper aquarium care ❤

    • @Maddenmvp_yt
      @Maddenmvp_yt ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It looks like his eel pit is in the sewers lol

    • @bethanydavis9023
      @bethanydavis9023 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well, the water is deep.​@@Maddenmvp_yt

    • @bethanydavis9023
      @bethanydavis9023 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Even to an uninformed, inexperienced, non fish keeps it looks depressing on those channels.

  • @rinn3533
    @rinn3533 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Its great to see how concerned you are with giving the larger fish enough space to feel comfortable and happy!

  • @snowleopard1831
    @snowleopard1831 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Love the eel pit! Excellent video, can't wait to see your sharks!

  • @johngladman4291
    @johngladman4291 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I just love that your fish have space to turn around and swim to actually look for food. It’s sad seeing those tanks and small ponds where fish can’t do a full 180.

  • @iBcPirate
    @iBcPirate ปีที่แล้ว +106

    For how susceptible the sun fish are, it's amazing how open and visible they are.

    • @jic1
      @jic1 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are not afraid of the gar at all:
      th-cam.com/video/QnAPGOZU4E4/w-d-xo.html

    • @trollbane66
      @trollbane66 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Brim(sunfish) are extremely quick and aggressive. They live around virtually all these fish in the wild, plus the bowfin and bass.

  • @shatter_blast
    @shatter_blast ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I love that you just have a whole ecosystem that you maintain for your fish its amazing!!

  • @alex4alexn
    @alex4alexn ปีที่แล้ว +14

    someone needs to sponsor you a ROV/Sub so you/we can swim right along with them. Amazing setup and your love for these animals is inspiring. Cheers

    • @badsamaritan8223
      @badsamaritan8223 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude, a twitch stream submarine would be so cool.

  • @Comradeslugcat
    @Comradeslugcat ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Its always so nice and relaxing to watch someone who obviously loves them taking care of well fed, happy fish

  • @Hidayatul04
    @Hidayatul04 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    How chill they are

  • @Sandux930
    @Sandux930 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Alligator gar are so cool, they seem tough with all the teeth, but their surprisingly timid and intelligent

    • @3Clod
      @3Clod ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they're*

    • @DerHerrMitR
      @DerHerrMitR ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@3Clod *let people be

    • @3Clod
      @3Clod ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DerHerrMitR be ignorant*

    • @DerHerrMitR
      @DerHerrMitR ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@3Clod My point exactly! Let them be ignorant. Thanks for backing me a n this, friend. 😊

  • @Funk-Fox
    @Funk-Fox ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love meelanie because I can instantly tell her apart from all the other eels

  • @asimovstarling8806
    @asimovstarling8806 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I still think it's cute that you Named an Eel Crunch Wrap, particularly because eel's are known to crunch and wrap their prey.

  • @alexluksich5207
    @alexluksich5207 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That hound shark looks amazing.

  • @orestesbastos
    @orestesbastos ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I absolutely love the names of the fish and eels.

  • @Manj_J
    @Manj_J ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am always delighted by the eel pit, thank you for more eel pit footage!

  • @jamescanjuggle
    @jamescanjuggle ปีที่แล้ว +12

    love how well the sturgeon are doing compared to their rough time when they came in.

  • @BryJamie
    @BryJamie ปีที่แล้ว +8

    In the snake breeding world, we call that paradox. 1:31

  • @zillarvsmonkefanteamzillar5899
    @zillarvsmonkefanteamzillar5899 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That "Hi everybody." is literally so classic and fills me with good vibes.

  • @briezzy365
    @briezzy365 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The way he looks at you before swimming away is giving “doesn’t want to go to first day of school” vibes 😂

  • @hokiehi1000
    @hokiehi1000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can tell you put a lot of thought and effort into your fish's environmental setup and care. Great to see and geat video!

  • @ESL-O.G.
    @ESL-O.G. ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Wow, according to the thumbnail this one's like 8 ft long😂

  • @shinypeafowl9947
    @shinypeafowl9947 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the names they are fishtastic! Very cool setup, only a chad can take care of his fish like that, giving them space, clean water, tasty food and love!

  • @empac8631
    @empac8631 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As someone who is absolutely terrified of fish, you talking about Garfield and his snout actually made me think he was cute? It was a strange sensation

  • @paultopnotchfishing7506
    @paultopnotchfishing7506 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Be cool to see more Blue crabs down in the Pit! 🦀

    • @VianiPZN-
      @VianiPZN- ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Crab Crab Crab 🦀

  • @debutchi
    @debutchi ปีที่แล้ว +23

    garlic, mentally eel, and garchomp 🥺 I’m losing at it at how creative your names are! makes me wonder how colorfully named your Pokémon teams must have been

  • @mightymouse5029
    @mightymouse5029 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant video, what a fantastic watch 👍

  • @j_toledo419
    @j_toledo419 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The thing I love about this pit is you can add volume at any time. How deep could you actually go?

    • @CowTurtle
      @CowTurtle  ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Technically I could go the full 8ft deep.

    • @j_toledo419
      @j_toledo419 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @CowTurtle gotta admit that would be pretty cool lol 😁

  • @Lucyy392
    @Lucyy392 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    10/10 video!! Absolutely love this behind the scenes video and very personal with each fish! ❤️ Nice job! They all look so happy!

  • @robertamckeon5082
    @robertamckeon5082 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wondered about Bathtub because you hadn't mentioned him in a while. Glade he's back in the pit. Beautiful Damsels.

  • @chrisanderson2368
    @chrisanderson2368 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So awesome. Any plans for some moss walls, or some other live plants?

  • @Famousfire97
    @Famousfire97 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would imagine some snowflake eels or some other cool saltwater eels would be good looking in the tank, and would live well with the sharks

  • @britishbricks9795
    @britishbricks9795 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh god finally I've been waiting for ever for a new video this day just got so much better thanks so much

  • @flojt-tv5pj
    @flojt-tv5pj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the names are amazing. Mentally eel is by far the best.

  • @tedvanmatje
    @tedvanmatje 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An absolutely fascinating hobby you have there, mate 👍

  • @calmeprime
    @calmeprime ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The names for your eels always get me 😂

  • @mockneck
    @mockneck ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Already looking forward to the horn shark names :) ... trombone, tuba... fog

  • @KuyaSunset
    @KuyaSunset ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is WICKED cool! Really dope to see someone so passionate and knowledgeable about creatures

  • @j_toledo419
    @j_toledo419 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is gonna be one of those channels I need to skip watching for awhile so I can Binge later lol

  • @nightmareking9845
    @nightmareking9845 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mentally eel is the greatest thing I have heard all day

  • @Boss_Bettas
    @Boss_Bettas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Garlics spine is looking great now. Straightened up nicely. Not 100% but not far off.

  • @michaellee1244
    @michaellee1244 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is great. Has basically a dungeon at his house and converted it to an eel pit.

  • @theghosthero6173
    @theghosthero6173 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A freshwater moray eel might make a cool addition, however I suppose that it's probably too cold for most species in the pit :/

  • @wop130
    @wop130 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg. He’s actually really cute! 😍

  • @rasbonbon7224
    @rasbonbon7224 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We need some Lilly pads in the eel pit . Fish r looking nice and healthy bro 👍

  • @botasda
    @botasda ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Greetings from Spain! I'm amazed in how this pit is evolving. Congrats. Are the koi afraid from you or it's just because of the eel pit set up? Keep it up!! All the best

  • @DNI1011
    @DNI1011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i ADORE aquatic creatures. i love your names for them, theyre all so clever haha!! im so thankful to have discovered your channel oh my goodness!! what a hidden gem ♡

  • @gd2234_
    @gd2234_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should set up a live stream! If you’re really fancy, you could get a swivel set up, and pan from the light side to the dark side (like you do at 10:55).
    I’d watch all day long

  • @kailynchetty3861
    @kailynchetty3861 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    cant wait to see what the salt water tank becomes

  • @firewoman7722
    @firewoman7722 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never thought I'd want an eel pit too!

  • @EATSxBABIES
    @EATSxBABIES ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Came for the eel pit. Stayed for the eel DRIP

  • @badsamaritan8223
    @badsamaritan8223 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is unbelievably neat.
    Have you thought about putting in some more natural lights, and maybe putting something on the walls, so it's more aesthetic for youtube?
    Can't wait to see what else you do with this.
    Would love to see a live camera, or maybe even a live submarine that cruises around with all the fish.

    • @CAMSLAYER13
      @CAMSLAYER13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sketchy concrete eel pit is peak aesthetic

  • @baophamto2227
    @baophamto2227 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    How many gallons of water do you estimate is in the eel pit? It looks so spacious in the underwater shots!

    • @CowTurtle
      @CowTurtle  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Probably 6,000ish right now.

    • @Thefufflylord
      @Thefufflylord ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CowTurtle What's the depth of the eel pit? Just discovered your channel.

  • @gd2234_
    @gd2234_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If they have the same care requirements, you better get a blenny or something similar!King Benny on the Deerfield beach underwater live cam is a hoot, and they’re another “look you/camera in the eyes” kind of fish.

  • @taylormwilson1
    @taylormwilson1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm SUPER excited to see what you do with a 500g saltwater tank!!😲👀😎👍👍

  • @98Grim_
    @98Grim_ ปีที่แล้ว

    I could genuinely sit for hours down there! So calm looking

  • @TheCutiePatrol
    @TheCutiePatrol 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here's a tip for your filtration, I understand you can't have plants in the water, but have you thought of plants in a hydroponics system? You could do this above the ground before it enters the biofilter and grow anything from flowers to fruit and veg.

  • @cobalt1754
    @cobalt1754 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how at the beginning, Garfield was just so ready for the camera. I snorted when I heard "Bongo, the drum." Poor dude, trying to school, but no one wants to participate in formal education with him ):

  • @WillaHerrera
    @WillaHerrera ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love your idea. Thank you for sharing

  • @brockn7878
    @brockn7878 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun. This sort of video is why I love this channel

  • @maukka138
    @maukka138 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a touch for naming those guys😂. Had several chuckles

  • @oscardean6351
    @oscardean6351 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should’ve called the Gar with different coloured eyes, Bowie, or even Dave after David Bowie, he famously had different coloured eyes I haven’t seen the pit for ages it’s looking amazing you’ve added loads of awesome fish
    Nice one👍☹️

  • @johns8249
    @johns8249 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so jealous of you! This is awesome!

  • @Sandux930
    @Sandux930 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Any thoughts on adding shellfish or clams as natural filtration?

    • @jic1
      @jic1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't think they'd get on with the gravel substrate, the crabs would probably eat them, and his current filtration setup seems to be doing an excellent job.

  • @guntherbeckman1257
    @guntherbeckman1257 ปีที่แล้ว

    That pit is amazing my friend!

  • @wakelystephenson7863
    @wakelystephenson7863 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crunchwrap is lookin awesome!!!

  • @oddish2253
    @oddish2253 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to have a Gar friend.

  • @Iburn247
    @Iburn247 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is epic! I never even knew i wanted an underground eel pit!! I learned something today

  • @beth-annmckenzie4845
    @beth-annmckenzie4845 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm loving these names.

  • @Farweey
    @Farweey 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so cool!!! I love fishes... I love marine and freshwater animals!!

  • @shardinhand1243
    @shardinhand1243 ปีที่แล้ว

    the gar look so derpy and cute, ^^ this is a super chill channel m8 welldone. i love all the fantastic pun names most of all the eel names like crunch rap supream and mentaly eel. and shaqeel.

  • @triangles550
    @triangles550 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Id love to see some more native predator fish! I'd recommend pike, but those would probably eat the sunfish. Pickerel are a good option, redfin are my favorite!

  • @kenny2644
    @kenny2644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a cool pit! Awesome content too

  • @snussy-kp8qj
    @snussy-kp8qj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gar-lick is fkn precious 😢❤😊

  • @jasonfloyd8120
    @jasonfloyd8120 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The names he has for his fish are A1 👍🏾😅

  • @spidersNsquirrels
    @spidersNsquirrels 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm in love with Garfield omg

  • @raewynbuksh4105
    @raewynbuksh4105 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this

  • @TR-ry1xv
    @TR-ry1xv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crabs still alive? I have seen them survive in low salinity creeks and in the Chesapeake Bay, but never seen them make it in fresh water. Interesting! cool set up.

  • @spydernutz
    @spydernutz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool setup. I never knew you can keep blue crabs in fresh water. I've heard they do ok for a bit, but don't make it long term. Also, never knew you can get sturgeons Where do they come from? Thank you

  • @eltorpedo67
    @eltorpedo67 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know why YT decided to recommend this channel to me, but I'm sure glad it was!

  • @ghostbirdlary
    @ghostbirdlary ปีที่แล้ว +2

    should do a 24/7 cam in the eel pit

  • @sigspearthumb9574
    @sigspearthumb9574 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can we get an update on the fish inside the plastic container ? The loach and such

  • @jadenmyers1906
    @jadenmyers1906 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the thumbnail it's so creative

  • @SnapeKillsDumbledore2k10
    @SnapeKillsDumbledore2k10 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Garlic is most definitely looking straighter and straighter with every upload, He’s 100% gonna look almost perfect by the time he’s 3ft+. He’s healing great! Love the video’s braj. Cool if I message for some details on the ornates?

    • @CowTurtle
      @CowTurtle  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yea DM me on instagram if you can. The bigger one is still available.

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@CowTurtle I'm new, so I was about to comment out of concern for his skeletal issues. But it sounds like you got him in bad shape and he's getting better 💜

    • @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307
      @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CowTurtle Did you get building approval? else you go to jail for years for this!

    • @iankrom510
      @iankrom510 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He didn't actually build it, it was a rain water reservoir that was already there

  • @dunsparce4prez560
    @dunsparce4prez560 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh you’re in northern Kentucky? I’m in Louisville, might try to check out your shop, that would be cool

  • @Liwaj42
    @Liwaj42 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally the eel pit episode I've been waiting for.

  • @slamdogbillonair
    @slamdogbillonair ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Updates on the salt water tank plz!

  • @LAW.370Z
    @LAW.370Z ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a good day when cow turtle posts

  • @danmaltby3271
    @danmaltby3271 ปีที่แล้ว

    great use of a crawl space mate

  • @barkingdadprofessionaldogw2371
    @barkingdadprofessionaldogw2371 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these updates

  • @willdale7873
    @willdale7873 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first video of yours i've watched and I'm amazed by the pit of fish, like where is this?

  • @1800marwin
    @1800marwin ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the roll call of their punny names

  • @robertbannon6361
    @robertbannon6361 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would be sitting down there constantly. Better than TV!

  • @colinstropkay
    @colinstropkay 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Garlic is the funniest name for a gar

  • @silmist11
    @silmist11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bathtub back in the pit!!!

  • @spidersNsquirrels
    @spidersNsquirrels 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    sting rays!!! that would be awesome!